About Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 4881 KILBURN AVENUE, Rockford, IL, 61101. You can reach Saint Matthew Lutheran Church at +18159682427.
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church is one of 178 churches we list in Rockford, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Winnebago County and the Rockford, IL metro area. It is counted among 22 Lutheran churches in Rockford, part of 1,101 in the Lutheran tradition across Illinois.
Patron saint of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
Feast day: Sep 21
Other churches named after Saint Matthew
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Matthew are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Houston, TX
St. Matthew the Evangelist
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint Matthew's Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Champaign, IL
St. Matthew
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Episcopal · Dallas, TX
Saint Matthew's Cathedral
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Episcopal · Chandler, AZ
Saint Matthew's Episcopal Church
Where is Saint Matthew Lutheran Church located?
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church is located at 4881 KILBURN AVENUE, Rockford, IL, 61101. The building sits at coordinates 42.31406, -89.13276, placing it in Rockford, IL 61101.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 66 ft
- Public parking 1027 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 7, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
- What denomination is Saint Matthew Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is Saint Matthew Lutheran Church located?
- Saint Matthew Lutheran Church is located at 4881 KILBURN AVENUE, Rockford, IL, 61101.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Matthew Lutheran Church?
- Saint Matthew (Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Sep 21.
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